Tyrolean traverses are often used as either part of an adventurous activity such as gorge scrambling, underground mine exploration or as a stand-alone fun activity. It is not just MCI holders that can deliver this exciting activity, but can include RCI, ML, cave and mine leaders etc with appropraite training. 

Training, guidance, CPD, sharing of knowledge and hands on experience can be difficult to obtain for many MTA members. Therefore, MTA have addressed this by providing a workshop that gives an insight, serves as a training package and provides a great opportunity to share knowledge, play with kit , have a fun day out and up skill,  Perfect CPD. You do not need to know anything ref tyroelans to attend, Just come along and learn at your own pace.  

This day will look at the fundamentals of rigging Tyrolean’s, core principles, the equipment used, loads subjected to that equipment, safe working loads, 1 rope and 2 rope systems, different ways of tensioning systems and simple rescues.

We will also rig some postmans walks ( which is now called post people walks or postman and post female walks  )

After an initial discussion based session it will be a hands on workshop. It is an ideal workshop for those that have never rigged Tyrolean’s to those that have a basic / intermediate understanding and would like to learn more or refresh and be up to date with current thinking within an outdoor adventure setting. All techncial equipment is provided. 

The workshop will not cover zip wire systems complex Tyrolean’s or Tyrolean’s used for rescue situations such as mountain rescue.

Workshops Provider - Mark Baggy Richards

Mark Baggy Richards has been involved in rigging Tyrolean’s for over 25 years, mainly in gorges, canyons, over rivers, underground in mines and on the coast of North Wales whilst sea level traversing. Some of his favourites are over the entrance to Wen Zawn at Gogarth, to access certain Scottish sea cliffs and a variety whilst worksing for BBC and ITV. 

In his role as centre manager for an outdoor education centre and operating as a techncial expert he regularly trains and assesses instructors in the rigging and operation of Tyrolean’s at a variety of venues.

He has taken a keen interest in the principles of rigging, modern thoughts on equipment choice and its application. Mark has also been involved in running similar workshops for the Association of Mountaineering instructors (AMI)

To book, please contact Mark on 360oudoors.co.uk - 07825034891 website www.360outdoors.co.uk

Start

17/07/2025 09:15

End

17/07/2025 17:00

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

6

Venue

Conwy Falls

Town

Betws y coed

County

Gwynedd

Country

Wales

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07825034891

Website

Email